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Picks of the Week – October 11, 2017

Hope you’ve had your fill of Thanksgiving goodness but if not there’s plenty in the picks of the week to satisfy you for another week.

HipHop: Tonight at the Pacific Coliseum, Miss Lauryn Hill and Nas take the stage.

Kings: Nashville rockers Kings of Leon make a return to Rogers Arena Wednesday night

Jedi: Hot on the heels of the most recent Star Wars trailer, Vancouver Theatresports League brings laughter with Improv Wars: The Laugh Jedi, sharing the Improv Centre stage until November 18.

Improv: The 19th Vancouver International Improv Festival takes over 4 venues on Granville Island for 5 days of improv comedy, Oct 11 – 14

Faceoff: Vancouver Canucks take the ice at Rogers Arena twice this week; Thursday vs Winnipeg and on Saturday vs Calgary.

Circus: The Goblin Market, a contemporary Kiwi circus troupe continues the action at The Cultch York Theatre until October 14th

Dance: October 12 – 14, The Dance Centre Global Dance Connections Series presents Compañia Sharon Fridman from Spain with two works Hasta Dónde…? + All Ways

Margaritas: Friday night, Rogers Arena becomes Margaritaville when Jimmy Buffett comes to town.

Music: Friday night, the Gateway Theatre 2017-18 season opens with A Little Night Music, running until October 21st.

Beer: Raise your stein and cheer as #dasoriginal Oktoberfest continues on weekends through the month at Vancouver Alpen Club.

Fire: Saturday night, Arcade Fire takes to the stage at Pacific Coliseum.

Satire: Saturday night is sure to get a bit political when Bill Maher takes to the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Stage: The Arts Club Theatre Company sets the table for Thanks For Giving running at the Granville Island Stage until November 4th.

Films: The 36th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) continues on screens around the city from until Oct 13th

Kicks: Sunday, Vancouver Whitecaps host San Jose Earthquakes for their final regular season home match

 

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Picks of the Week – October 4, 2017

Shine on Harvest Moon…we have a bright full moon to light our nights as we explore these picks of the week

Angels: The Arts Club Theatre Company’s  Angels In America: Perestroika closes at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage this weekend, October 8th.

Circus: The Goblin Market, a contemporary Kiwi circus troupe swings into action at The Cultch York Theatre until October 14th

Keys: The Piano Guys tickle the ivories at Queen Elizabeth Theatre tonight, Oct 4th.

Beer: Raise your stein and cheer as #dasoriginal Oktoberfest kicks off on Friday at Vancouver Alpen Club.

R&B: Rogers Arena will be filled on Thursday night when The Weeknd takes the stage.

L to R: Julian Lokash (Archie), Julia Mclean (Patrice), Graham Verchere (Evan), Jason Sakaki (Brett), Kyra Leroux (Kendra), Michelle Creber (Lucy)
Photo Credit: Anita Alberto

Musical: Bring On Tomorrow Theatre Company presents 13: The Musical, a musical take on adolescence at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island Oct 4th – 8th

Comedy: Funnyman Nick Offerman brings his brand of comedy to the Orpheum Theatre on Thursday night.

Films: The 36th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) continues on screens around the city from until Oct 13th

Talk: This Saturday afternoon gain some perspective on the city’s history at The Vancouver Lookout’s Perspectives Lecture Series.

Rock: Venerable local rock act 54-40 holds their yearly audience for their fans at the Commodore Ballroom on Friday and Saturday night.

Photo:  City on Edge: A Century of Vancouver Activism is a photo-based exhibition display at MOV running to February 18, 2018.

Dance: Based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstien Miscellaneous Productions presents Monsters at the Vancouver Dance Centre Oct 6 – 7

Punt: The BC Lions play host to Ottawa Redblacks at BC Place on Saturday afternoon

Pucks: At Rogers Arena on Saturday night, the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers take the ice to open their 2017/18 season.

DJ: Electronic legend DIPLO will keep the fans dancing when he plays the Pacific Coliseum on Saturday

Indie: Fans of indie/alt-pop will be giving thanks when Imagine Dragons take over Rogers Arena on Sunday night

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Join Oktoberfest Contest Winners at Vancouver Alpen Club

Thanks to everyone who entered the Vancouver Alpen Club Oktoberfest contest over the last couple weeks.  We have connected with our winner and are thrilled to have Jo and her mother joining us at opening night of Oktoberfest 2017 on Friday Oct 6th. Oktoberfest

If you still want to join in on the fun, tickets for Vancouver Alpen House Oktoberfest are still available online for the festivities happening on Oct 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21.  Regular tickets are just $35 and limited $75 VIP tickets are available for each night, including German Buffet and Service.  All tickets enjoy the fun and entertainment from The Continentals and more.

germanyinvancouver lederhosenIf you really want to immerse yourself in the #dasoriginal German Oktoberfest experience, why not dress the part with an authentic Dirndl or Lederhosen rented from germanyinvancouver.com

The Lederhosen rent for $95 for up to 5 day. Includes over-knee or knee-length Lederhosen with or w/out suspenders depending on preference. (no shirt, shoes or socks)

 

The Dirndl dresses are $95 for up to 5 days. Includes the full three piece set of dress, apron and blouse.

Kids sizes are available to be added to your rental so the whole family can get in on the experience.

Germany In Vancouver rents by appointment only so reach out to them now to show up the rests of the cheap costume-in-a-bag outfits thrown together for Oktoberfest or Halloween.
A pop-up shop is open now at 315 Londsale in North Vancouver to check out the Lederhosen and Dirndls in person or visit them online at germanyinvancouver.com

 

 

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Picks of the Week – September 27, 2017

September comes to a close this weekend but not before we find some fun picks of the week

Food: Tonight, eat your way around Westbrook Village and other parts of the Campus on Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates – UBC

Joy: Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy comes to the Vogue Theatre on Wednesday.

Angels: The Arts Club Theatre Company’s 2017-18 season is now underway with Angels In America: Perestroika on stage at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage until October 8th.

Pucks: The Vancouver Canucks preseason continues at Rogers Arena on Thursday when Calgary Flames come to town.

Movies: The 36th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) takes over screens around the city from Sept 28 – Oct 13th

Country: Rogers Arena gets a little bit country on Friday as Miranda Lambert takes the stage

Dreams: Friday night, Coldplay brings their A Head Full Of Dreams tour to BC Place.

House: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sport Centre is the kick off point for DJ house/electronic music producer ZEDD’s Echo Tour 

Photo:  City on Edge: A Century of Vancouver Activism is a new photo-based exhibition display at MOV starting September 28, 2017 to February 18, 2018.

Piano: Ben Folds, brings his piano and voice to Vogue Theatre on Saturday night.

Brunch: Sunday join and dine at the 10th Annual Celebrity Dim Sum at Sheraton Wall Centre, get a great dim sum brunch and help benefit AIDS Vancouver

Arts: This weekend find events and culture in every corner during BC Culture Days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

 

 

 

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Picks of the Week – September 20, 2017

I hope you didn’t fall for the early pumpkin spice trick, the first weekend of Autumn is only just now upon us, let’s see what Fall fun we find in these picks of the week

Shakespeare:  It’s the final few nights of this season’s Bard on the Beach  before the tents fold for another winter on September 23rd.

Angels: As one curtain draws another opens, the Arts Club Theatre Company’s 2017-18 season is now underway with Angels In America: Perestroika in stage at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage

Art: Vancouver artist David Wilson‘s Instagram inspired exhibition “Interrupting the Interface” runs at Kimoto Gallery until September 30th.

Music: the final concert of the Sea To Sky Gondola Sunset Music series brings classical music to the mountain with a performance by the Sea to Sky Orchestra on Friday evening

Runway: Vancouver Fashion Week struts its stuff at the Chinese Culture Centre until Sep 24th.

Sip: Across the water the Victoria Wine Festival brings the grape to the glass Friday and Saturday at The Parkside Hotel and Spa

Duo: On Friday, English electronic music duo Goldfrapp comes to The Vogue

Roar: Show some Lions Pride at BC Place on Friday night when the BC Lions play host to the Hamilton Ti-Cats

Kicks: Saturday night get your kicks when Whitecaps FC hope to maintain their first in the West standings against Colorado Rapids at BC Place

Rock: Saturday night at the Commodore Ballroom, Apocalyptica brings their unique blend of cello metal rock to the stage

 

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Picks of the Week – September 13, 2017

Already mid-September and our last full week of Summer is ahead so let’s make the most of these picks of the week to see the season off.

Caps:  Our Whitecaps FC play the second of a four match homestand when they host Minnesota United FC tonight at BC Place.

Park:  Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, welcomes Seattle’s Fleet Foxes tonight, then on Friday Bonobo takes the stage and July Talk with The Zolas wrap up the outdoor stage season on Saturday

Folk: English folk singer-songwriter Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls bring their sounds to the stage at the Commodore Ballroom Wednesday night.

Shakespeare:  There’s just a few nights to catch the contemporary work, Shylock at Bard on the Beach before it closes on Friday the 15th while Much Ado About Nothing and The Winter’s Tale, The Merchant of Venice and Two Gentlemen of Verona continue until September 23rd.

Fringe: The Vancouver Fringe Festival  continues to bring cutting edge works to the stages and venues around Granville Island until Sunday, September 17th

Stand-Up: Thursday, Comedian Chris Rock brings his Total Blackout – The Tour 2017 to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre for the only Canadian stop on the tour.

Art: Vancouver artist David Wilson‘s Instagram inspired exhibition “Interrupting the Interface” runs at Kimoto Gallery until September 30th.

Broadway: The classic Rogers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music comes to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre until Sunday.

WhitecapsAlumni: Saturday, before the Whitecaps play Columbus Crew, the 2017 Alumni Match brings an impressive line-up of Legends and Stars to play BC Place supporting BC Children’s Hospital.

 

 

 

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Picks of the Week – September 6, 2017

We may be past Labour Day weekend but Summer isn’t over yet, let’s see what we can find to keep the season going through these picks of the week

Shakespeare:  Tonight, the contemporary work, Shylock joins the line-up at Bard on the Beach from Sept 6 – 15 while Much Ado About Nothing and The Winter’s Tale, The Merchant of Venice and Two Gentlemen of Verona continue until September 23rd.

Facade: Every evening this week, take a look at the Georgia Street facade of the Vancouver Art Gallery as Facade Festival illuminates the building with works of art created by a new artist each evening, until September 10th.

Fringe: Starting tomorrow, September 7th the Vancouver Fringe Festival brings cutting edge works to the stages and venues around Granville Island until September 17th

Laughs: Thursday at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, stand-up comic, playwright, author and social commentator Lewis Black brings his 49th Parallel Tour to Vancouver.

Art: Vancouver artist David Wilson draws inspiration from Instagram for his newest exhibition “Interrupting the Interface” opening Thursday at Kimoto Gallery, showing until September 30th.

Downs: The BC Lions return to BC Place on Friday night for a game against Montreal Alouettes.

West End: Saturday join in the family-friendly fun at West End Fest, gate open at King George Secondary / West End Community Centre at 11am for a BBQ, entertainment, games and more

Kicks: Saturday at BC Place, Whitecaps FC hope to maintain their potential play off position when they host Real Salt Lake

Pop – Up: The final, free, pop-up party of the Public Disco season comes to Jim Deva Plaza in the West End this Saturday with DJ Heather and more spinning the tunes.

Comedy: Saturday at The Fox Cabaret, comedian Graham Clark kicks off a new monthly night, Quiz Show – part quiz, part comedy, all fun.

Rock: Saturday night at The Imperial, rockers Bear Mountain take to the stage.